Copyright (Noun)
Meaning
A document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The author retained the copyright to her novel and was able to negotiate a better deal with the publisher.
- The company held the copyright to the popular song and was able to collect royalties from its use in commercials.
- The artist's estate managed the copyright to her paintings, carefully controlling their reproduction and sale.
- The software company protected its copyright by including a licensing agreement with each copy of its program.
- The publisher obtained the copyright to the classic novel, allowing it to reprint and distribute the book freely.